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What’s behind Singapore’s world-high property transaction costs?

If buying property in Singapore feels like paying twice—once for the home, and again just to complete the purchase—you’re not imagining it. Singapore’s transaction costs can be extremely high, especially for certain buyer profiles. In fact, international coverage has pointed out that taxes on purchases—particularly for foreign buyers—can make Singapore one of the most expensive […]

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Bar graph showing upward trend in Singapore rental volumes for April 2025
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April 2025 Rental Surge: Understanding the Demand Spike

In April 2025, Singapore’s residential rental market experienced a notable surge in demand, defying the typical slowdown associated with rising prices. Both HDB and private condominium rentals saw increased activity, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the market. ? Key Rental Market Statistics – April 2025 Private Condominium Rentals HDB Rentals Rental Volume Trends (March […]

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Signboard reading "U.S. Tariff Ahead" symbolizing upcoming economic impact on Singapore rentals
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How Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Are Shaping Singapore’s Residential Rental Market

In April 2025, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs under his “Liberation Day” economic policy, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports into the U.S., with higher rates for select countries. Singapore, while spared the steepest hikes, was still affected by the baseline 10% tariff. These protectionist measures have introduced new […]

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